The Mysterious Magician
Der Hexer
Synopsis
The sister of a famous, but as yet uncaught, criminal named "The Hexer" is murdered. Inspector Higgins of Scotland Yard believes that "The Hexer" will surface to take his revenge on his sister's killers, and plans to set a trap to finally capture him. However, soon bodies start piling up, and it looks as if "The Hexer" may get away yet again.
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The Mysterious Magician ≣ 1964 ≣ Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-11-25
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Joachim Fuchsberger
Inspector Bryan Edgar Higgins
Heinz Drache
James W. Wesby
Sophie Hardy
Elise
Siegfried Lowitz
Inspector Warren / Henry Arthur Milton
Margot Trooger
Cora Ann Milton
Siegfried Schürenberg
Sir John
Eddi Arent
Finch
Carl Lange
Reverend Hopkins
Jochen Brockmann
Maurice Messer
Karl John
Shelby
Kurt Waitzmann
Reddingwood
René Deltgen
Henry Arthur 'Der Hexer' Milton
Tilo von Berlepsch
Empfangschef
Anneli Sauli
Jean Osbourne
Hilde Sessak
Wardress
Petra von der Linde
Gwenda Milton
Wilhelm Vorwerg
Priest
Joachim Wolff
Waiter
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alfred Vohrer
- Screenplay & Story
- Herbert Reinecker
- Original Score
- Peter Thomas
- Original Title
- Der Hexer
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Rialto Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alfred Vohrer
Herbert Reinecker, Edgar Wallace, Harald G. Petersson
Peter Thomas
Karl Löb
Jutta Hering
Horst Wendlandt, Fritz Klotsch
Department Leadership Roster
Karl Löb
Director of Photography
Jutta Hering
Editor
Alfred Vohrer
Director
Herbert Reinecker
Screenplay
Horst Wendlandt
Producer
Harald G. Petersson
Writer
Peter Thomas
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Mysterious Magician
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What is The Mysterious Magician about?
The sister of a famous, but as yet uncaught, criminal named "The Hexer" is murdered. Inspector Higgins of Scotland Yard believes that "The Hexer" will surface to take his revenge on his sister's killers, and plans to set a trap to finally capture him. However, soon bodies start piling up, and it looks as if "The Hexer" may get away yet again.
Who directed The Mysterious Magician?
The Mysterious Magician was directed by Alfred Vohrer.
Who stars in The Mysterious Magician?
The principal cast of The Mysterious Magician includes Joachim Fuchsberger, Heinz Drache, Sophie Hardy, Siegfried Lowitz, Margot Trooger.
When was The Mysterious Magician released and how long is it?
The Mysterious Magician was released in 1964 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for The Mysterious Magician?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Mysterious Magician was composed by Peter Thomas.
Is The Mysterious Magician based on a book or true story?
The Mysterious Magician is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Edgar Wallace".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Mysterious Magician?
The Mysterious Magician holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).